Update 17/10/2025: After recent community feedback and EA’s earlier announcement about upcoming changes to player progression in Battlefield 6 and Portal, Battlefield Studios has confirmed that the progression adjustments are now live in the game. While the changes to the Portal mode are still in the works, they are expected to be available in the next few days. 
This follows a long period of frustration for many players regarding the game’s XP farming exploits, which have been the source of constant attention for EA.
Original Story: A few days after Battlefield 6 launched, while both EA and Battlefield Studios were basking in the excitement of skyrocketing sales figures and players were still generally enjoying the game despite several issues plaguing PC users, one glaring issue became evident across the community: the game’s progression system was far too slow. Players found themselves struggling to unlock weapons, gadgets, and attachments, and it took an inordinate amount of time to level up. As a result, players discovered a workaround that allowed them to farm XP. They turned to Portal mode, where they created bot-filled matches that enabled them to rack up XP rapidly without engaging in real battles.
This XP farming quickly became widespread, prompting EA to take action. They began shutting down the most popular XP farms, but for every server that was taken down, new ones cropped up, eventually maxing out Portal’s server capacity. Rather than taking a purely punitive approach, which had proven ineffective, EA and Battlefield Studios have shifted gears and proposed a new solution, one that attempts to balance XP farming concerns with player progression. The plan now involves both cracking down on farms and improving progression for regular players.
In a recent post on X (formerly known as Twitter), Battlefield Studios unveiled a new approach to addressing both issues. While it still targets XP farms, this update introduces changes that significantly improve the XP flow during regular gameplay. The goal is to make progression feel more rewarding and less of a grind. Key to this is a general increase in XP earned through regular matches and daily bonuses. The team also announced that the requirements for unlocking the first 20 attachment ranks have been reduced, making it much easier to unlock useful items early on. Additionally, assignments that previously required players to be at ranks 20, 23, and 26 will now only require ranks 10, 15, and 20.
“We’ve heard your feedback about the pace of progression, particularly how long it takes to unlock essential hardware like gadgets and attachments,” Battlefield Studios commented. “We know progression is a key part of making players feel rewarded for the time they spend on the battlefield.”
In its update, Battlefield Studios provided a clearer picture of what the changes will look like once implemented in the coming days:
- The XP gained from match completion will increase by 10%, while the daily bonus XP will be boosted by 40%.
- The XP required to unlock the first 20 attachment ranks will be reduced, meaning players will start earning powerful attachments faster.
- Assignments previously requiring ranks 20, 23, and 26 to start will now be available at ranks 10, 15, and 20 respectively, thus making it easier to progress through these milestones.
As for the ongoing issue with XP farms in Portal, Battlefield Studios clarified that they are working on adjustments designed to reduce the number of these farms, thereby freeing up server space for legitimate gameplay. Moreover, they emphasized the importance of playing with friends in both custom and verified experiences. The team noted that these changes would require continual refinement, and once implemented, the adjustments would not be permanent until further feedback and testing. Additionally, players will need to republish all experiences, both custom and verified, before they can create active servers once the update for Portal is live.
While EA’s crackdown on XP farms is still ongoing, these new changes are an attempt to address the core issue: progression feeling too slow. By making the progression system less of a grind and offering players more frequent rewards, the changes seem designed to improve the overall experience and reduce the frustration that led many players to resort to farming in the first place. EA and Battlefield Studios have made it clear that they intend to continue tweaking the system based on player feedback, ensuring that the game stays engaging and rewarding for everyone.
We can only hope that these changes are substantial enough to improve the experience for new players, especially those who felt that leveling up was a constant uphill battle. With these adjustments, players may finally find themselves progressing more steadily without needing to resort to XP farms. For more details on Battlefield 6, be sure to check out our dedicated page, where we have all the latest news, guides, performance benchmarks, and detailed reviews to help you navigate the battlefield.
Conclusion: It’s refreshing to see EA and Battlefield Studios take a more balanced approach to player progression, focusing on rewards that come from regular play rather than solely penalizing XP farms. The community has long asked for progression to feel more satisfying, and with these changes, it seems the developers are finally listening.